Introduction
Introduction
The Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC) was established in the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 to "develop a consensus on a strategic approach to defending the United States in cyberspace against cyber attacks of significant consequences." The finished report was presented to the public on March 11, 2020.
The Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC) was established in the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 to "develop a consensus on a strategic approach to defending the United States in cyberspace against cyber attacks of significant consequences." The finished report was presented to the public on March 11, 2020.
Our Report
Our Report
The Cyberspace Solarium Commission's proposes a strategy of layered cyber deterrence. Our report consists of over 80 recommendations to implement the strategy. These recommendations are organized into 6 pillars:
The Cyberspace Solarium Commission's proposes a strategy of layered cyber deterrence. Our report consists of over 80 recommendations to implement the strategy. These recommendations are organized into 6 pillars:
Reform the U.S. Government's Structure and Organization for Cyberspace.
Strengthen Norms and Non-Military Tools.
Promote National Resilience.
Reshape the Cyber Ecosystem.
Operationalize Cybersecurity Collaboration with the Private Sector.
Preserve and Employ the Military Instrument of National Power.
CSC Final Report.pdfBuilding a Trusted ICT Supply Chain
Building a Trusted ICT Supply Chain
On October 19, 2020, the Cyberspace Solarium Commission released a new white paper, "Building a Trusted ICT Supply Chain." This white paper proposes a five-pillar strategy to work with critical partners in the private sector and around the world to reinvigorate American high-tech manufacturing and secure the United States' ICT supply chains. On October 21, 2020, the CSC Staff will host a public webinar discussion of this white paper.
On October 19, 2020, the Cyberspace Solarium Commission released a new white paper, "Building a Trusted ICT Supply Chain." This white paper proposes a five-pillar strategy to work with critical partners in the private sector and around the world to reinvigorate American high-tech manufacturing and secure the United States' ICT supply chains. On October 21, 2020, the CSC Staff will host a public webinar discussion of this white paper.
Growing a Stronger Federal Cyber Workforce
Growing a Stronger Federal Cyber Workforce
On September 4, 2020, the Cyberspace Solarium Commission released a new white paper, "Growing a Stronger Federal Cyber Workforce." This white paper reemphasizes the Commission's prior recommendations on the cyber workforce and presents a detailed blueprint to guide the development of a comprehensive Federal cyber workforce strategy. On September 4, 2020, the CSC Staff will host a public webinar discussion of this white paper in collaboration with Dakota State University.
On September 4, 2020, the Cyberspace Solarium Commission released a new white paper, "Growing a Stronger Federal Cyber Workforce." This white paper reemphasizes the Commission's prior recommendations on the cyber workforce and presents a detailed blueprint to guide the development of a comprehensive Federal cyber workforce strategy. On September 4, 2020, the CSC Staff will host a public webinar discussion of this white paper in collaboration with Dakota State University.
Cybersecurity Lessons from the Pandemic
Cybersecurity Lessons from the Pandemic
On June 2, 2020, the Cyberspace Solarium Commission released a new white paper, "Cybersecurity Lessons from the Pandemic." This white paper highlights over 30 recommendations from our final report published in March, along with 5 new recommendations. On June 3, 2020, the CSC Staff will host a public webinar discussion of this white paper.
On June 2, 2020, the Cyberspace Solarium Commission released a new white paper, "Cybersecurity Lessons from the Pandemic." This white paper highlights over 30 recommendations from our final report published in March, along with 5 new recommendations. On June 3, 2020, the CSC Staff will host a public webinar discussion of this white paper.
Cybersecurity Lessons Learned from the Pandemic - CSC White Paper.pdfReport Launch
Report Launch
On March 11, 2020, the Cyberspace Solarium Commission released its final report at a public event on Capitol Hill.
On March 11, 2020, the Cyberspace Solarium Commission released its final report at a public event on Capitol Hill.